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Brake Light Stencil (PART 1) First off: This was not my idea! So, I am not taking credit for it. I only took the idea from a posted message from the Ford Probe FAQ Board and decided to make it. On to the good stuff: This is a simple project that is something a little different from regular/most common aesthetic modifications. Best of all, it is a inexpensive, simple, non time consuming addition that you can do yourself to your Probe. You will only need some small simple tools that you probably already have laying around the house to complete this project. Here is the tools I used and the ones you will need: Poster Board (any color will do), Tracing Paper (just one sheet is enough), Box Knife/Modeling Knife (just something with a razor blade), A socket wrench w/sockets, spray glue, & can of black spray paint. Now, here are the instructions: First off, Take a piece of tracing paper and trace the SE/GT sticker on the rear bumper of your Probe (only trace the sticker if you want the same lettering style that is used on the doors and rear bumper stickers). If you can just draw it without tracing that will be fine also. I personally wanted the same style lettering as on the doors and rear bumper. After you have traced the sticker, take your tracing paper and place it on a piece of poster board (tape the trace paper down to the poster board to prevent it from sliding). When taped to the poster board draw over the traced letters with a pencil to make a small indention in the poster board to create an outline. When you have the indention on the poster board, cut the letters out using the box/utility knife. Now it's time to go to the car! You will need to take the brake light out of the back glass. Don't Panic! It's actually kind of simple. On the inside of the hatch/ deck lid, there are a total of 4 panels. 3 of which will have to be removed to gain access to the rear brake light. The first two panels that will need to be removed are the ones located on the sides of the hatch (See picture 1 below). Remove both by gently (but firmly) pulling the panel downward and toward the inside of the car. The panels are attached by metal clips which are very stiff and can take some pulling to get off. After the two are removed, it's now time to go on to the third panel. There is a small plastic "push-pin" tab directly underneath the break light (See Picture 2 below). Remove it by pulling the center plug type object out and then pull the whole pin out. Now, begin gently pulling on the third panel along the edges. Just keep pulling in different spots, it will eventually pop off. This panel is also attached by the metal clips. |
